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Babylon
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john mayer jason mraz glove akiva bueno y sano dave barnes ari hest
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Akiva's like a single focused music laser of hipness, groove and melody – Stephen Kellogg
Whether it's playing to a sold-out crowd at New York City's famous Knitting Factory, or entertaining Angelinos on the Santa Monica Promenade,Akiva's always up for a show. "I once played for group of Italian teenagers on an overnight boat to Greece, they were great!" Akiva got his start playing Counting Crows covers for classmates while studying neurobiology at UMASS. He pushed any ideas of a serious career in music out of his head as he traveled overseas to follow his original dream of becoming a brain surgeon. But one can't deny true passions, and soon Akiva found himself spending more time playing gigs in English Pubs and popping up on local radio than dissecting gray matter. Eventually settling back in New York, Akiva hit the local music scene with more enthusiasm than ever before, bringing his mellow soul to such sought-after venues as The Bitter End and the Tribeca Rock Club. Then, a chance encounter with producer Phil Jimenez (Wheatus) at a friend's backyard wedding led to his critically acclaimed debut release, "Bueno Y Sano". As one DJ put it, "it's one of those CDs you don't want to let your friend borrow. Laid back groove and Muy Caliente!" (UTA Radio). No longer just a well-known local fixture, the word continues to spread as radio stations from Santa Monica to Boston add gems from Bueno Y Sano to their playlists. Akiva has become a much sought after opener for acts like RUSTED ROOT, JOSH KELLEY, TOBY LIGHTMAN, RON SEXSMITH and has showcased at numerous conferences from Atlantis (Atlanta) to the Midwest Music Summit(Indianapolis). His music is also featured on various compilations from Sonicbids Listen Volume 1 to Decent Xposure and he was selected as a spotlight artist by ARIZONA JEANS.
Song Info
Genre
Pop Pop Rock
Charts
#4,491 in subgenre Peak #43
Charts
Peak #206
Author
Akiva
Rights
2003 AkivaSoundMusic/ASCAP
Uploaded
December 19, 2004
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MP3 3.1 MB 128 kbps 0:00
Story behind the song
I once left my baby on a train, and it went to Babylon...
Lyrics
BABYLON This is the first time in a long long while That I'm standing in front of you my child I guess all my guessing has got me nowhere All my dreams have left me here Babylon Babylon Where can you be Are you holding my golden Six string Well I worked until I bled Then I let my love pass over my head Down this long and lifted land To the railroad graveyard guitar land Babylon Babylon Where can you be Are you holding my golden six string melody Babylon Babylon Where can you be Are you holding my golden six string melody Eyes wide open looking up But could not see oh not nearly enough Sit around sit around and cry
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